Technical Animator / Artist
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WHO WE ARE:
Pong Game Studios is an interactive social and mobile game company located in Toronto, Ontario. Known for our fun and collaborative culture, we’re a group of talented software engineers, game designers, artists, producers, analytical experts, and more. We move quickly and innovate constantly to deliver exciting game experiences to players around the world. Our products offer authentic casino-style entertainment to more than millions of players monthly. Casino enthusiasts and social gamers alike love our games. We’re Pong Game Studios and we need more stellar people like you to join our team!
YOU ARE:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Animator/Artist to join our dynamic casino game team. Technical Animator / Artist will bridge the gap between art and programming, ensuring the seamless integration of art assets into a game without sacrificing either creative vision or software performance. Responsibilities include processing, pipeline building, and performance optimization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate’s primary responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with art and engineering teams to develop and implement technical solutions for art-related challenges
- Create and maintain tools and pipelines for art asset creation, optimization, and integration
- Provide technical guidance to animation and art on software, hardware, and workflows
- Ensure art assets meet technical requirements and performance standards
- Pre-visualization, animation and asset implementation and integration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art production and integration
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in art and technology
- Assist in the development and implementation of new art-related features and processes
- Collaborate with QA team to ensure art-related bugs are identified and resolved in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for the position, the successful candidate must possess the following skills:
- Experience in game development or animation industry
- Demonstrate strong understanding of animation basics and art fundamentals
- Ability to create and implement 2D effects with After Effects, Photoshop and Spine.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to art assets and pipeline
- Proficiency in Unity / Cocos Creator and Spine Animation
- Strong Photoshop and After effects skills.
- 3D Software Packages, Maya, Studio Max or Blender is an asset.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or C++ is an asset.
THE PERKS:
- Competitive salaries with generous time off policies.
- Health, dental, life and disability benefits 100% employer paid.
- Convenient on-site chair massage; because muscles need love too!
- Free Parking!!!
- We frequently celebrate our achievements by having BBQ’s, themed social events, holiday parties to name a few. All work and no play makes for a dull company
- Monthly birthday celebrations
- Ice Cream Wednesdays in the summer
- Tuition reimbursement because learning is growing.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Woodbridge
We thank all applicants, however, only those with the above stated qualifications who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vaughan, ON
Application deadline: 2024-09-01
Expected start date: 2024-09-01
